Places worth the detour in Yakutsk

9 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Yakutsk, Russia, across 4 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (3). Best known: Orthodox cathedral of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ in Yakutsk. 9 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites3 Museums & culture3 Built landmarks2 Nature & landscapes1

All 9, ranked 9

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Orthodox cathedral of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ in Yakutsk

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

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2.Saint Nicholas church in Yakutsk

Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem

Church building in Yakutsk, Russia

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3.Toejmaäda

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Valley in Yakutsk Urban Okrug, Russia

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4.Sakha Academic Theater

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Theater in Yakutsk

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5.Holy Trinity Cathedral

Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem

Cathedral in Yakutsk, Russia

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6.Yakutsk TV Tower

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Television and radio tower in Yakutsk, Russia

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7.Sakha Opera and Ballet Theater

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Opera house in Yakutsk, Russia

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8.Russian Drama Theatre named after A. Pushkin

Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem

Theatre in Yakutsk, Russia

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9.Statue of Lenin in Yakutsk

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Monument in Yakutsk, Russia

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